UK super king bed size
71 × 79 in180 × 200 cm
A UK super king mattress measures 180 × 200 cm (70.9 × 78.7 in). With a 24 in (61 cm) walkway on both sides and at the foot, it needs a room at least 9 ft 11 in × 8 ft 7 in.
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Measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 70.87 in180 cm (1.8 m) |
| Length | 78.74 in200 cm (2 m) |
| Width per person (two sleepers) | 35.43 in90 cm |
| Walkway | Minimum room |
|---|---|
| 24 in (61 cm) on sides and foot | 9 ft 11 in × 8 ft 7 in (3.02 × 2.61 m) |
| 36 in (91 cm) on sides and foot | 11 ft 11 in × 9 ft 7 in (3.63 × 2.91 m) |
Assumes the headboard is against a wall. Add space for nightstands (usually 18–24 in wide each) and for doors and drawers to open.
What to know
Mattress sizes are nominal. Individual brands can be up to about 1 in (2–3 cm) smaller, and the bed frame adds to the footprint: a platform frame usually adds 1–4 in to each side, and a headboard adds 2–6 in to the length.
Questions people ask
How big is a UK super king bed?
A UK super king mattress is 180 × 200 cm (70.9 × 78.7 in).
What room size do I need for a UK super king bed?
At least 9 ft 11 in × 8 ft 7 in for 24 in walkways, or 11 ft 11 in × 9 ft 7 in for a comfortable 36 in.
Related sizes
Sources and method
- Mattress industry standard sizes (U.S.)
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, full-size crib mattress requirements
- UK and European standard bed sizes
Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.